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...-color boot logos to personalize your favorite photos into an overclocking button. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ...is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD ...
...-color boot logos to personalize your favorite photos into an overclocking button. ASUS Anti-Surge Protection This special design prevents expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ...is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD ...
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.... Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. ASUS M4A785-M 1-19 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down and reboot...
.... Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. ASUS M4A785-M 1-19 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down and reboot...
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... the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to ensure system compatibility and stability. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. ASUS M4A785-M 2-3 You can cause system boot failure! • This function supports USB flash disks with motherboard models...
... the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to the USB port or to ensure system compatibility and stability. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. ASUS M4A785-M 2-3 You can cause system boot failure! • This function supports USB flash disks with motherboard models...
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...exit options and loading default settings. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. ASUS M4A785-M 2-5 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Thu 01... Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For configuring options for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to another. Select Screen...
...exit options and loading default settings. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. ASUS M4A785-M 2-5 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Thu 01... Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For configuring options for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to another. Select Screen...
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... select an item that the item has a submenu. The driver developer may enable it then press to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 2.2.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on a menu screen... in brackets, and is not user-configurable. Press the / arrow keys or / keys to display a list of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for testing purpose. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu...
... select an item that the item has a submenu. The driver developer may enable it then press to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 2.2.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on a menu screen... in brackets, and is not user-configurable. Press the / arrow keys or / keys to display a list of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for testing purpose. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu...
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The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). Setting this item to configure system Time. ASUS M4A785-M 2-7 Use [+] or [-] to [Auto] allows automatic selection of IDE/SATA devices. Change Field ... These items show Not Detected if no IDE/SATA device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Thu 01/03/2002] Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA1 ...
The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). Setting this item to configure system Time. ASUS M4A785-M 2-7 Use [+] or [-] to [Auto] allows automatic selection of IDE/SATA devices. Change Field ... These items show Not Detected if no IDE/SATA device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Main Settings System Time [19:34:30] System Date [Thu 01/03/2002] Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA1 ...
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... detects the items in this menu. Main Advanced Advanced Settings Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Adjust System Frequency/... and other system devices. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Overclock Profile] [Test Mode] ASUS M4A785-M 2-9 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you to malfunction. BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Take caution when changing the settings of the general system specifications. CPU Overclocking [Auto]...
... detects the items in this menu. Main Advanced Advanced Settings Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Adjust System Frequency/... and other system devices. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Overclock Profile] [Test Mode] ASUS M4A785-M 2-9 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you to malfunction. BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Take caution when changing the settings of the general system specifications. CPU Overclocking [Auto]...
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...Enables or disables AMD 785 HDMI audio. Configuration options: [Normal] [EPP] [ECP] [EPP+ECP] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Allows BIOS to select the Parallel Port IRQ. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Front Panel Select [HD Audio] Selects the front panel type. ...Disabled] Enables or disables the Onboard LAN Boot ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Parallel Port Address [378] Selects the Parallel Port base addresses. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [378]...
...Enables or disables AMD 785 HDMI audio. Configuration options: [Normal] [EPP] [ECP] [EPP+ECP] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Allows BIOS to select the Parallel Port IRQ. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Front Panel Select [HD Audio] Selects the front panel type. ...Disabled] Enables or disables the Onboard LAN Boot ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Parallel Port Address [378] Selects the Parallel Port base addresses. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [378]...
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... operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Sets the maximum time that the BIOS waits for PCI/PnP devices. Plug And Play O/S [No] When this item ... [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Enables or disables support for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS M4A785-M 2-15 The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices and setting the memory size block for...
... operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Sets the maximum time that the BIOS waits for PCI/PnP devices. Plug And Play O/S [No] When this item ... [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Enables or disables support for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS M4A785-M 2-15 The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices and setting the memory size block for...
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Main Advanced Power Settings Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC support [Enabled] APM Configuration HW Monitor Configuration Anti Surgy Support [Enabled] Select ...[Enabled] 2.5.4 APM Configuration Restore on From S5 By PME# [Disabled] Enables or disables PME wake from sleep states. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Selecta the...
Main Advanced Power Settings Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC support [Enabled] APM Configuration HW Monitor Configuration Anti Surgy Support [Enabled] Select ...[Enabled] 2.5.4 APM Configuration Restore on From S5 By PME# [Disabled] Enables or disables PME wake from sleep states. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Selecta the...
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... of device items that appears on the screen depends on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard ...Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on the number of the following: • Press when ASUS Logo appears. • Press after POST. 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item to [Enabled] to boot the system. A virtual floppy disk drive ...
... of device items that appears on the screen depends on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard ...Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on the number of the following: • Press when ASUS Logo appears. • Press after POST. 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item to [Enabled] to boot the system. A virtual floppy disk drive ...
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... password. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to select and update BIOS. Main Advanced Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Auto] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to run ...the utility to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. This utility supports: 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) 3.CD-DISC (read...
... password. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to select and update BIOS. Main Advanced Tools Settings ASUS EZ Flash 2 Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Auto] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to run ...the utility to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. This utility supports: 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS (read only) 3.CD-DISC (read...
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...values you selected are finished making your changes to the BIOS items. Main Advanced Power Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ExEixtitsyssytsetmemsesteutpup afatfetrersasvaivnigngthtehe chcahnagnegse.s. Select OK to save ... Save Changes or make other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or...
...values you selected are finished making your changes to the BIOS items. Main Advanced Power Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ExEixtitsyssytsetmemsesteutpup afatfetrersasvaivnigngthtehe chcahnagnegse.s. Select OK to save ... Save Changes or make other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or...